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Trump signs laws to kill California auto emission standards. California AG sues

Automotive / Automotive News /

President Donald Trump signed legislation seeking to rescind California’s ambitious auto emission standards, including a landmark rule that would’ve eventually barred sales of new gas-only cars in California by 2035.

In a bill signing ceremony in the East Room of the White House on Thursday, Trump slammed California’s planned zero-...Read more

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Trump declares victory over 'EV mandates' during White House ceremony

Automotive / Automotive News /

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump, with significant fanfare, declared victory Thursday morning over "electric vehicle mandates" favored by his predecessor and regulators in California.

"Previous administration gave left-wing radicals dictatorial powers to control the entire car industry," he said in the White House East Room to a crowd ...Read more

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Why GM's $4B investment carves out more for gas trucks, SUVs amid EV shift

Automotive / Automotive News /

General Motors Co.'s $4 billion reshoring plan announced this week sketches a blueprint for the Detroit automaker's long-term strategy: ramp up production of the hulking gas-powered vehicles Americans love while growing its expanding fleet of electric vehicles.

The investment to shift production of popular models from Mexico to three U.S. ...Read more

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Tesla suffers No. 1 used-car price drop, by this math

Automotive / Automotive News /

The price of used Teslas dropped faster than any other auto brand in the past year, a new report says.

ISeeCars.com — trackers of used-car sales — says the average price paid for a used Tesla was down 8% to $30,708. The next most significant price drops were Chrysler, off 7% to $25,632, Dodge, off 6% to $33,763, Genesis, off 5% to $33,769, ...Read more

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GM plans $4 billion push to move production from Mexico to US

Automotive / Automotive News /

General Motors Co. plans to invest $4 billion to move production from Mexico to three plants in the United States, including its Orion Assembly Plant in suburban Detroit, three sources familiar with the situation told The Detroit News.

Full-size SUVs and light-duty pickups are coming to Orion, which was being retooled to build electric trucks ...Read more

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GM claims No. 2 spot in US electric vehicle sales

Automotive / Automotive News /

General Motors Co. topped crosstown rival Ford Motor Co. to take the No. 2 spot in U.S. electric vehicle sales for the first five months of 2025.

The Detroit automaker announced 62,000 EVs sold this year through May. Chevrolet carried sales among the company's brands, with 37,000 sold in the United States in that same period.

Ford sold 34,132 ...Read more

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Michigan Democrats embrace 'smart politics,' opposition to California EV mandates

Automotive / Automotive News /

WASHINGTON — Michigan's U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin stood out last month as the only Senate Democrat to join Republicans in voting to kill California’s influential, nation-leading electric vehicle sales rules.

Her break from other Democrats shocked industry groups — even oil and gas lobbyists — that expected a party-line result on the ...Read more

Eric's Autos: 2025 Subaru Forester

Automotive / Eric's Autos /

The Forester is one of Subaru's most important models -- to Subaru, in that it is one of Subaru's bestselling models. For this reason it's really important -- to Subaru -- to not fix what isn't broken.

That's always a risk whenever a model that sells well as it is gets redesigned. Of course, not redesigning it also runs the risk of it getting ...Read more

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Tesla hit with a pair of downgrades amid fallout from Trump feud

Automotive / Automotive News /

Tesla Inc. received a pair of downgrades on Monday, with analysts warning that Elon Musk’s electric-vehicle company is facing a highly uncertain outlook, especially on the political front.

The stock fell 1.1% in premarket trading, suggesting it will extend its pronounced year-to-date decline. Shares are down about 27% in 2025, making it the ...Read more

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Motormouth: Break-in period?

Automotive / Automotive News /

Q: I recently purchased a new PHEV, which provided instructions regarding the 1,000-mile break-in period. This has been my experience for many, if not all, cars purchased over the years. I intend to comply. However, I'm curious as to exactly what is happening to the engine during the break-in period. Also, is there any break-in required for the ...Read more

Detroit Axle says it could close within weeks due to 'crippling' tariff policy

Automotive / Automotive News /

Detroit Axle, a large aftermarket auto parts dealer based in Ferndale, says it may go out of business within weeks unless it gets certain tariff relief on the goods it imports from China.

The company sued President Donald Trump's administration last month over a tariff policy that ended the "de minimis" exemption, which previously allowed small...Read more

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These 5 car colors lose the most value in the Las Vegas Valley, study says

Automotive / Automotive News /

Bad news for owners of vehicles in these five colors.

Five car colors in the Las Vegas Valley lose the most in value when it’s time to trade-in or sell, according to a study from iSeeCars. The study analyzed over 1.2 million model year 2022 used cars from August 2024 through May 2025 and how much their value depreciated over three-year ...Read more

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Auto review: 2025 Lincoln Navigator is definitive American luxury

Automotive / Automotive News /

While the 2025 Lincoln Navigator’ sales trails the top-selling Cadillac Escalade, it was the 1998 Lincoln Navigator that revived the idea of a full-size, body-on-frame luxury SUV, a segment pioneered by the 1966 Jeep Super Wagoneer. And for 2025, the Lincoln Navigator continues to live large in a way that recalls the Lincoln Town Car.

Oops. ...Read more

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This month could test buyers' hunger for new vehicles as non-tariffed inventories dry up

Automotive / Automotive News /

Consumers' hunger for new vehicles persisted in May, but affordability concerns could cool sales this month as dealerships start running short on cars and SUVs delivered ahead of President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs.

Ford Motor Co.'s U.S. sales increased 16% year-over-year last month. Hyundai Motor Co.'s grew 8%, while Kia Corp.'s rose 5%. ...Read more

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Auto review: 2025 Volvo XC90 deserves all the accolades

Automotive / Automotive News /

Volvo is known for its superior automotive design, maintaining a high standard for style, comfort and luxury in all of their vehicles. For 2025, Volvo has redesigned its flagship SUV, the XC90, and its unique style will have the competition going back to the drawing board to keep up. With a base price of $80,000, the 6-seater XC90 holds nothing ...Read more

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Auto review: Drag-racing the Chevy Blazer EV SS (SS for Super Stylish)

Automotive / Automotive News /

The last Chevy SS (Super Sport) I drove in 2016 was a stealthy muscle car. Modest looks, sedan shape, growling V-8 under the hood waiting to be unleashed on unsuspecting Bimmers. SS for Sneaky Sport.

The 2025 Chevy Blazer EV SS is not that car.

Wrapped in Habanero Orange with a black roof and sinister black fascia bracketed by orange wasp-like...Read more

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Musk-Trump relationship crashes as president bashes billionaire's EV mandate interests

Automotive / Automotive News /

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump hit back at Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk over his criticism of Republicans' massive budget proposal, suggesting the tech mogul is primarily upset over provisions that slash government support for electric vehicles.

"Elon is upset because we took the EV mandate ... which was a lot of money for electric vehicles,...Read more

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EV truck maker Bollinger Motors stays alive after recent cash issues and lawsuit

Automotive / Automotive News /

Electric truck maker Bollinger Motors Inc. will live on after it emerged from receivership this week with a new CEO and ownership structure.

A federal judge early last month had ordered the Oak Park, Michigan-based company to be overseen by the independent third party amid recent financial woes that had halted production and were affecting its ...Read more

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Chrysler turns 100 years old this week. What's next for the storied brand?

Automotive / Automotive News /

DETROIT — There was a tour back through Chrysler's 100-year history Wednesday on Belle Isle.

The storied carmaker started by Walter P. Chrysler on June 6, 1925, celebrated its century-long run by showing off stately old New Yorkers and 300s, the sleek Airflow and revolutionary Turbine Car, and old and new concept vehicles, including the brand...Read more

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'Car Wars' report from Bank of America sees 'rough ride' for industry in next couple years

Automotive / Automotive News /

FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan — Bank of America's annual "Car Wars" report forecasts a "rough ride" for the U.S. industry in the next couple of years because of low model replacement rates and struggling electric vehicle growth.

The annual study led by analyst John Murphy predicts automaker performance in the U.S. market by looking at product ...Read more

 

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